Canada - Brakes - VSC and VSC OFF lights ON DTC C1301/42

Bulletin
0879

Issue Date
2000-10-31

Reference
BR-00-006

Model
Avalon

Year Range
2000, 2001

Market
Canada

Component
BR

Subject:
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE C1301 / 42

2000 - 2001 model year Avalon vehicles equipped with Vehicle Skid Control (VSC) System may exhibit "VSC" and "VSC OFF" lights on (DTC C1301 / 42) in conjunction with a M.I.L. "ON" (DTCs P0440, P0441 and/or P0446).

APPLICABLE VEHICLES: 2000 - 2001 model year Avalon with VSC.

REPAIR PROCEDURE:

1. Perform diagnostic procedures as described in the Repair Manual to repair any parts that may have caused the M.I.L. "ON" condition.

HINT:
A loose or missing gas cap may cause the vehicle to exhibit a M.I.L. "ON" condition with DTCs P0440, P0441 and/or P0446.

2. Using the Toyota hand held tester, clear all Engine DTCs.
3. Proceed to clearing ABS/VSC DTC C1301/42.

HINT:
When using the Toyota hand held tester, be sure to choose "OBD/MOBD" while in the "FUNCTION SELECT" screen. This will enable access and clearing of ABS/VSC DTCs.

4. Test drive the vehicle to be sure that the M.I.L. "ON" and the "VSC" and "VSC OFF" lights remain off.

NOTE:
If the "VSC" and "VSC OFF" lights illuminate due to DTC C1301/42 during the test drive, proceed to the Inspection Procedure as listed of the Repair Manual.

NOTE:
Issue of this Technical Service Bulletin is to ensure that proper repair information is available. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN AUTHORIZATION FOR REPAIR. Normal provisions of the formal warranty policy, as applicable, will apply.